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Monthly Church Bulletin Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 247 Washington Street Norwich, CT 06360 Telephone: 860-887-1458 trinitynorwich@yahoo.com Webpage: www.holytrinitynorwich.org February 2016 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Metropolis of Boston 1

Feb 2016 Parish Priest Parish Council 2015 President 860-984-6282 valkanosmaria@sbcglobal.net Vice President: Larry Wyland Secretary:- George Grossomanides Treasurer: John Grossomanides yianni7@yahoo.com 401-741-7453 Members: Peter Argiros Amy Constantinou Anna-Helene Grossomanides Anthony Neigel Stacy Bellas Violette Assistant Treasurer Joe Hominski Church Office Office Hours: M W F- -1PM Sunday School Stacy Violette Choir Director Organist Taso Dionisopoulos Cantors Steve Patsouris John Mastorakis Costas Zarboutis Order of AHEPA Peter Argiros; President Daughters of Penelope Chrysanthi Mangafakis; President Philoptochos Geri Grossomanides; President Grecian Festival Chair Stewardship Dr. John Grossomanides Webmasters Paul and Deena Heely 2 Message from the Parish Council Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I would like to think of 2016 as the year of our beautiful Holy Trinity. In December we had our General Assembly. As trends go, we had low attendance. However,we brought items on to the agenda that must be addressed for the safety of our building. First, I would like to thank the Ladies Philoptochos and other donors for their support of the library renovations. The library had roof damage, that caused mold damage to the bookcase and floor. This week, we discovered termites too. The Philoptochos will cover the $2,500 costs (not including furniture) to repair. We hope to have it finished before Father Mathew Baker s one year memorial service on February 28. Secondly, the other item of immediate concern is the dome of the church. The copper panels need a complete over haul along with the circle blue windows. The estimate is over $15,000. Therefore, In the coming months we will be asking our community for financial support for the necessary repairs. I am certain that united as one spiritual family we can fulfill the needs of our church building. Lastly, in December, we met with Metropolitan Methodios. He advised us to complete the rectory house as soon as possible. This is in line with being assigned a new priest to our parish. I believe that God is guiding all of us to be more active in our parish community. In addition, we have ministries that need Volunteers. Please consider what your contribution will be in 2016. May God Bless all of us always, Maria Αγαπητοί ενορίτες, Θα ήθελα να πιστεύω ότι το 2016 θα ειναι το ιδανικό έτος για την υπέροχη μας εκκλησία, την Αγία Τριάδα. Τον Δεκέμβριο, είχαμε την γενική συνέλευση και δυστυχώς οι παρουσίες ήταν λιγοστές, αλλά συζητήσαμε θέματα της ατζέντας που πρέπει να προσελκύσουμε σε σχέση με την ασφάλεια του κτιρίου. Πρώτον, θα ήθελα να ευχαριστήσω τις κύριες του συλλόγου Φιλόπτωχος και άλλους δωρητές για την υποστήριξη τους στο θέμα ανακαίνισης της βιβλιοθήκης μας. Είχε υποστεί ζημιές στο πάνω μέρος της οροφής το οποίο προκάλεσε μούχλα στα ξύλινα ράφια της βιβλιοθήκης και στο πάτωμα. Αυτήν την βδομάδα ανακαλύψαμε ότι εισχωρήσανε και τερμίτες. Η Φιλόπτωχος υποσχέθηκε να δώσει $2,500 (άνευ κάλυψης εξόδων αγοράς επίπλων). Ελπίζουμε η ανακαίνιση να πάρει τέλος πριν απο το μνημόσυνο ενός έτους του Πάτερ Mathew Baker το οποίο θα γίνει 28 Φέβρουαριου, 2016. Δεύτερον, το άλλο μας άμεσο πρόβλημα που επείγει, ειναι ο θόλος της εκκλησίας. Το χάλκινο επίστρωμα θέλει επιδιόρθωση όπως και τα στρογγυλά μπλε παραθυράκια. Το κόστος εκτιμήθηκε στα άνω των $15,000. Όπως καταλαβενετε, στους επόμενους μήνες θα ζητήσουμε απο την κοινότητα μας, για την οικονομική υποστήριξη ώστε να λάβουν μέρος όλες αυτές οι κατάλληλες επισκευές. Είμαι σίγουρη ότι ενωμενοι ως μια πνευματική οικογένεια, θα καταφέρουμε να ικανοποιήσουμε τις ανάγκες του κτιρίου της εκκλησίας. Τελευταία, θα ήθελα να σας ενημερώσω ότι τον Δεκέμβριο συναντηθήκαμε με τον Μητροπολίτη Μεθόδιο. Μας συνιστά να ολοκληρώσουμε το χτίσιμο του πρεσβυτέριου όσο πιο γρήγορα γίνεται. Αυτό θα μας φέρει στον δρόμο που θα οδηγήσει στο να μας ανατεθεί ο καινούργιος παπάς. Πιστεύω ότι ο Θεός μας κατευθύνει όλους στο να είμαστε πιο ενεργοί στην ενορία μας. Επιπλέον, υπάρχουν τμήματα μας που χρειάζονται εθελοντές. Σας παρακαλώ σκεφτείτε το πως θα θέλατε να συμβάλετε στην ενορία μας φέτος. Ο Θεός να μας ευλογεί όλους, Μαρία Βαλκανος. December Financials Income Candles $ 1156.00 Church Services $ 2357.00 Donations $ 2860.00 Hall Rentals $ 1200.00 Stewardship $ 8200.00 Total $15773.00 Expenses Archdiocese $ 1750.00 Bld Insurance $ 111.00 Church Supp $ 47.90 Clergy Sal $ 2900.00 Flowers Christmas $ 218.00 Hall Security $ 80.00 Postage $ 279.95 Office Supplies $ 104.19 Copier lease $ 146.47 Telephone $ 57.52 Utilities (gas&elect) $ 1424.41 Total $ 7119.44 Upcoming events Sunday, January 31, 2016 Cleon George 40-day Memorial Service February 21, 2016 Triodion Begins Saturday, March 5, 2016 1st Saturday of Souls Sunday, March 6, 2016 Meat Fare Sunday Saturday, March 12, 2016 2nd Saturday of Souls Monday, March 14, 2016 Great Lent Begins; Kathara Defthtera Saturday, March 19th, 2016 3rd Saturday of Souls Palm Sunday April 24, 2016

Feb 2016 AHEPA NEWS AHEPA Chapter #110 is taking applications for new members, if you are interested please contact Chapter President Peter Argiros. This years AHEPA National Convention will be in Las Vegas, NV July 27-30, 2016 at the Mirage Hotel. Daughters of Penelope NEWS Spring Luncheon and Slater Museum Grand Tour Saturday, April 16, 2016 Memorial Donations In Memory of Peter and Steffa Christopher from: Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Vallombroso. In Memory of Mary Kizanis from: Mr. Andrew and Dr. Anna Kizanis Klapper Mrs. Niki Provatas Anne Sakellarides Ulysses Sakellarides Elaine Billias In Memory of Mr. Cleon George from: AHEPA #110 Anne Sakellarides Ulysses Sakellarides In Memory of Mr. Peter Demos from, AHEPA #110 In Memory of the Scopelitis Family Charles Scopelitis In Memory of Vasilios Koumanelis Mrs. Jane Koumanelis In Memory of Rose Calder Mr. & Mrs. G. Apostolides Volunteers Needs!!!! Sunday School Teachers Singers for our Choir Please call the Church Office for further information. Did you know The Greek Orthodox Church calendar allows four weeks where we do not need to fast: The week after Pascha, the week after Pentecost, the week after Christmas, and the first week of Triodion. FEBRUARY NAME DAYS February 1 - Tryfonos February 2 - Ypapanti tos Sotiros February 5 - Agathis (Agatha) February 8 - Zaxarios / Theod. Stratilatos February 9 - Nikiforos February 10 - Haralampous, Zinonos, Haralambos, Hara, Hariklia, Haroula February 12 - Meletios February 13 - Akula & Priskillis (Priscilla) February 14 - Ayxentios, Valentini, St. Valentine February 17 - Theodoros Tironos February 20 - Agathonos / Vissarionos February 22 - Anthi /Anthea February 25 - Tarasios February 26 - Porfyros, Sevastianos (Sebastian), Fotini 3 In Memoriam Mr. Cleon George, husband of Irene George of Uncasville, CT, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2015. Ms. Evelyn Louziotis, sister of John and Dimitri Louziotis passed away on December 25, 2015. May their Memory be Eternal News, news, news- As always if you have any news please email it to us. Please send any news engagements, marriages, new babies, promotions, moved, retirement, or just taking a vacation let us know, forward it via email to: trinitynorwich@yahoo.com PLEASE EMAIL us your PHONE NUMBER!!! The Upcoming Major Feasts of the Church Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple (February 2) Christ's presentation as an infant in the Temple by the Theotokos and Joseph. Φεβρουαρίου 2 Apolytikion of Presentation of Our Lord in the First Tone Χαῖρε κεχαριτωμένη Θεοτόκε Παρθένε, ἐκ σοῦ γὰρ ἀνέτειλεν ὁ Ἥλιος τῆς δικαιοσύνης, Χριστὸς ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν, φωτίζων τοὺς ἐν σκότει. Εὐφραίνου καὶ σὺ Πρεσβύτα δίκαιε, δεξάμενος ἐν ἀγκάλαις τὸν ἐλευθερωτὴν τῶν ψυχῶν ἡμῶν, χαριζόμενος ἡμῖν καὶ τὴν Ἀνάστασιν. Kontakion of Presentation of Our Lord in the First Tone Ὁ μήτραν παρθενικὴν ἁγιάσας τῶ τόκω σου, καὶ χείρας τοῦ Συμεὼν εὐλογήσας ὡς ἔπρεπε, προφθάσας καὶ νὺν ἔσωσας ἡμᾶς Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός. Ἀλλ' εἰρήνευσον ἐν πολέμοις τὸ πολίτευμα, καὶ κραταίωσον Βασιλεῖς οὓς ἠγάπησας, ὁ μόνος φιλάνθρωπος. WEBPAGE Please check out our NEW and IM- PROVED Webpage at Www.holytrinitynorwich.org. Thank you to our two new webmasters: Deena and Paul Heely. GREAT JOB!!! A gift that God gave us, THE JESUS PRAYER is a good one to use in the New Year. "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner." Or simply "Lord have mercy." A PARISHIONER Every person who is baptized and chrismated according to the rites of the Orthodox Church is a parishioner. The religious, moral and social duties of a parishioner are to apply the tenets of the Orthodox Faith to his/ her life and to: adhere to and live according to the tenets of the Orthodox faith; faithfully attend the and other worship services; participate regularly in the holy sacraments; respect all ecclesiastical authority and all governing bodies of the Church; be obedient in matters of the Faith, practice and ecclesiastical order; contribute towards the progress of the Church's sacred mission; and be an effective witness and example of the Orthodox Faith and Traditions to all people. Being a "parishioner in good standing" sacramentaly with the church also requires a responsibility to financially sustain our parish: A parishioner in good standing practices all the religious and moral duties as described above. At a minimum, a parishioner in good standing must: be 18 years of age or over; be current in his or her stewardship and other financial obligations to the Parish, abide by all the regulations herein stated and the Parish Bylaws; and cooperate in every way towards the welfare and well being of the Parish. Services at : St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church New London, CT Tuesday, February 2, 2016 The Presentation of Our Lord and Savior in the Temple 'Υπαπαντή το ΚυρίουἩ ῦ Wednesday,February 10, 2016 The Holy Hieromartyr Haralambos Χαραλάμπος ερομάρτυ Τά νέα Happy January Birthdays to: Lefty Mastorakis; February Birthdays: Vi Wilk, Jessie Huber, John Louziotis, Peter Matses, and Bobby Toromanides. Ecclesiastical Review 2015 Weddings 1 Baptisms 3 Funerals 3 Total 7

4 Feb 2016 God s Key to the Future Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 2015 Stewards Thank you Stewardship Donors: Donations through December 31, 2015 Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Alevras Mr. & Mrs. Christos Alevras Mr. Nikolaos Alevras Mr. & Mrs. Zisis Alevras Mrs. Durelle Alexander Mr. Demetrios Anastasiou Mr. & Mrs. Kosta Anastasiou Mr. & Mrs. Peter Argiros Mr. & Mrs. Socrates Athanasiadis Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Balis Ms. Amanda Balassi Mr. Fotios Banushi Ms. Elaine Billias Mr. & Mrs. George Billias Mr. Nicholas Billias Mr. Andreas Bisbikos Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Bisbikos Ms. Kassiani Bisbikos Mr. & Mrs. Oliver Bony Mr. & Mrs. James Booth Mr. & Mrs. Marshall Botchis Mr. & Mrs. Mathew Botchis Mr. & Mrs. Athanasios Bousios Dr. Clarence Calder Ms. Christina Carr Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Champagne Ms. Catherine D. Chester Mr. & Mrs. Charles Christodlous Mr. Angelo Colonis Mr. & Mrs. Paul Constantinou Mrs. Photini Constantinou Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Contos Mrs. Evdoxia Costas Mr. & Mrs. Kimon Dafoulas Mr. & Mrs. Christos Dalardha Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Delisio Mr. & Mrs. Peter Diamantakos Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dimas Mrs. Bertha Duff Mr. & Mrs. George Efthimou Mr. & Mrs. Kostas Efthimou Mr. Larry Evanuk Ms. Connie Farrah Mr. & Mrs. George Farrah Dr. Lilian Galan Ms. Persephone Galligan Mr. George Galouzis Ms. Lauren V. Galvin Mrs. Veronica Gatrousis Mr. & Mrs. Cleon George Ms. Marianne Ghaltas Mr. & Mrs. Dimitri Giatrakis Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Gitsis Mr. & Mrs. George Grossomanides Mr.& Mrs. John G. Grossomanides Dr.& Mrs. John Grossomanides Ms. Olympia Lee Hancin Mr. & Mrs. Paul Heely Mrs. Euphrosyne Costas-Holly Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hominski Mr. Jon Hominski Mr. and Mrs. Richard Huber Mrs. Mary Kalams Mr. Alexander Kapilotis Mr. Dino Kapilotis Mr. Nicholas Kapilotis Ms. Mary E. Karpetas Mr. & Mrs. Niko Kilimos Dr. Anne Kizanis-Klapper Mr. Charles Kostelos Mr. & Mrs. John Koulbanis Ms. Madeline Koulbanis Mrs. Jane Koumanelis Mr. & Mrs. Dimitrios Koutsofavas Ms. Maria S. Krotsis Mr. & Mrs. Milan Kukich Mr. & Mrs. Chris Labonne Mr. & Mrs. Theophanes Lampos Mr. & Mrs. Paul Larose Mr. Michael Lewis Mr. & Mrs. Charles Loree Ms. Eleni Lubenski Mr. & Mrs. George Maistrelis Mrs. Bess Makris Ms. Chrysanthe Mangafakis Father John & Pres. Mamangakis Mr. and Mrs. John Marasiotis Mr. & Mrs. Konstantinos Marasiotis Mr. & Mrs. Savvas Marasiotis Mr. & Mrs. Tom Marasiotis Mr. & Mrs. Elephtherios Markantonakis Mrs. Elizabeth Martel Mr. & Mrs. Demetrios Mastorakis Mr. & Mrs. Eleftherios Mastorakis Mr. & Mrs. John Mastorakis Ms. Barbara/Efrosinie Mathews Mr. and Mrs. Peter Matsas Mr. Anthony Neigel Ms. Michaela Negulescu Ms. Stella Panagakos Mrs. Priscilla Papatones Mr. Nikolaos Papathanasiou Mr. and Mrs. Peter Pappas Mr. Peter Patsouris Mr. & Mrs. Steve Patsouris Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Petros Atty. & Mrs. Theodore Phillips Ms. Toni Phillips Mrs. Mary Pilling Mr. Ernest Pool Mr. & Mrs. Anastasios Provatas Ms. Tonya Rein Ms. Juliana Riggle Mr. & Mrs. Armando Rodriguez Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Roth Mrs. Ann Sakellarides Ms. Helen Sakellarides Ms. Meg Sakellarides Mr. Ulysses Sakellarides Ms. Anastasia Seurferling Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Sourvalis Mr. Fred Stavropoulos Mr. & Mrs. Evangelos Syrmas Mr. & Mrs. Robert Thayer Mr. & Mrs. Dean Thomas Mr. Mike Thresher Mr. Gregory Topalis Mrs. Joyce Topalis Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Topalis Mr. & Mrs. Haralambos Toromanides Mrs. Lemonia Toromanides Mr. & Mrs. Peter Trantalis Jr Mr. & Mrs. Peter Trantalis Sr. Mr. & Mrs. William J. Trantalis Mrs. Viola Trantalis Mrs. Kalliope Tsouris Mr. & Mrs. Christos Valkanos Mr. & Mrs. Brian Violette Mrs. Vi Wilk Mr. and Mrs. Larry Wyland Mr. Costas Zarboutis Thank you to our Greek translator, Chrysanthi Mangafakis for helping to translate many sections of our bulletin from English to Greek!!!! USED ITEMS FOR SALE (as is) 1. Flat screen computer monitor $20 2. HP Desktop Printer $20 3. Lexmark Desktop Printer $20 4. Desktop copier $50 5. Chest Freezer $50 6. Double door Freezer $100 If interested call the Church office

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America / Metropolis of Boston 247 Washington Street - Norwich, CT 06360-3517 Phone/ FAX (860) 887-1458; (860) 885-0402 email trinitynorwich@yahoo.com Special Orthodox Services Books BOOK ORDER FORM Title of book Description Price Amount Total Holy Week Easter New English Translation Akathist Hymn The Small Paraklesis A Guide to Greek Orthodox Traditions & Customs Marilyn Rouvelas (Author)Second Edition The First Complete HOLY WEEK-EASTER Book ever published. 1024 pages Two colors Deluxe Black Hard Cover $25.00 An authentic and accurate English translation from the Greek, widely acclaimed for its accuracy in translation. Text in Greek with opposing page in English, printed in Black. Directives appear in Red. This Service is $15.00 prayed during the first five Fridays in Lent. A Greek and English Text. The translation of the English is set to the meter of the original Byzantine hymns. This book is a treasury of lore and practical information that will be indispensable to anyone marrying into a Greek family as well as to Greek Americans eager to learn more about their heritage. Order Total $10.00 $35.00 Name Phone Email Payment Information: Check# Date Amount Please make checks payable to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 5

Lenten Sunday Divine Services: Orthros 9AM Liturgy February Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Presentation of Our Lord 2016 3 4 5 6 7 Orthros 9AM 16th Sunday of Matthew Ladies Philoptochos 14 Orthros 9AM 17th Sunday of Matthew The Canaanite Parish Council 8 9 10 Feast Day of St. Haralambos 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Orthros 9AM 16th Sunday of Luke the Publican & Pharissee AHEPA 28 Orthros 9AM 17th Sunday of Luke the Prodigal Son Holy Trinity Community 1 YEAR Memorial Service Fr. Mathew Baker 6 29 Meatfare Monday 23 AHEPA Chapter Meeting 7PM DOP Chapter Meeting 7PM MARCH 1 24 25 26 27 2 3 4 5 First Saturday of Souls VISIT OUR NEW WEBPAGE www.holytrinitynorwich.org!!!!!!

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America / Metropolis of Boston 247 Washington Street - Norwich, CT 06360-3517 Phone/ FAX (860) 887-1458; (860) 885-0402 email trinitynorwich@yahoo.com January 29, 2015 Dear Members of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, This letter is to inform you that a General Assembly Meeting has been scheduled for Sunday, February 14, 2016 in the Parish Hall at 12:00 p.m. following the &. Please make every effort to attend this meeting. Agenda Dome Repair Library Renovation Update Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Council President George Grossomanides George Grossomanides Council Secretary 7